Wodonga TAFE
13 weeks
Become an accredited Home Energy Rating assessor by mastering thermal performance evaluation and energy efficiency assessment for existing homes. This government-backed course prepares you for NatHERS accreditation using industry-standard software tools.
Applicants must live in ACT, NSW, or near the NSW border (eligible postcodes apply), or be a former Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessor accredited when that program concluded on 23 June 2026. You must have access to a LiDAR-enabled device (currently requires Apple device for magicplan software). Accredited NatHERS assessors for new homes or those licensed under the ACT Energy Efficiency Rating disclosure program are also eligible. All applicants must be willing to meet NatHERS accreditation requirements including professional indemnity insurance ($2M+), public liability insurance ($10M+), passing a National Coordinated Criminal History Check, and signing an assessor agreement.
The course covers assessing thermal performance of existing residential buildings using NatHERS-approved software tools (AccuRate Enterprise and Magicplan). You'll learn to evaluate household energy use and identify efficiency improvements, advise clients on thermal performance and sustainability improvements, and apply safe work practices in the property industry. Additional focus areas include managing professional development and ethical behaviour in a regulated industry, and promoting adoption of home sustainability practices. Compulsory units include: CPPCOM4001 (Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour), CPPCOM4002 (Implement safe work practices in the property industry), CPPCOM4001-CPPCOM4002, and CPPCOM4001-CPPCOM4002 (Research and assess impact of building elements on thermal performance), CPPCOM4002 (Advise clients on thermal performance), CPPCOM4002 (Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements), CPPCOM4002 (Assess thermal performance of existing residential buildings), and CPPCOM4002 (Promote adoption of home sustainability practices).
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) delivering this course in partnership with government initiatives supporting the rollout of Home Energy Ratings nationally. The institution provides comprehensive student support including mentoring available via DCCEEW, online helpdesk for software tools, drop-in support services, software bootcamps, and access to academic support, counselling, disability liaison, and student wellbeing services. The course utilises industry-standard software with dedicated support throughout studies.
Graduates can pursue careers as accredited Home Energy Rating assessors for existing homes, home energy efficiency consultants, residential building energy data collectors/assessors, and sustainability advisors in the residential property sector. The course is particularly suited for building industry professionals seeking specialisation in energy performance. Former Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessors can transition to Home Energy Rating assessment for existing homes, while NatHERS assessors for new homes can expand into existing homes assessment.
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